Douglas Miller, M.D. Memory Loss And Hormones In Women Do you sometimes get stuck mid-sentence because you can’t find the right word? Or maybe the wrong word pops out before you can stop it. Or you run into a coworker at the grocery store, and suddenly can’t remember her name. Don’t worry—you aren’t going crazy. Losing your train … Read more
Skin Changes In Women and Hormones Dry. Itchy. Crepey. These are words we routinely hear when new clients describe their skin. Hormone deficiency can make your skin dry—really dry. Some women literally itch all over. On top of that, dry skin leads to wrinkles. That’s not all. If left untreated, menopausal skin will eventually thin, … Read more
Understanding Mood Changes In Women And Menopause The stereotype is true: menopause messes with your moods. It’s that simple. Mood issues comprise a particularly difficult cluster of symptoms in menopausal women because they impact those around you—particularly your loved ones. When your moods are out of kilter, everyone comes along for the ride. Common Mood … Read more
Understanding Insomnia In Women Would you do almost anything for a good night’s sleep? Most menopausal women would. Sleep can be a rare commodity during this time in life. The kicker is that this is one of the worst times to be sleep deprived. When your body is going through so many changes, not being … Read more
Understanding Low Sex Drive And Hormones In Women While low libido is common during menopause and perimenopause, it often gets lost in the shadows of more “classic” symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. Because it garners less attention, many women don’t even know there’s a connection between low libido and hormone imbalance. Meanwhile, … Read more
Understanding Fatigue And Hormonal Balance In Women If your hormones are out of balance, there’s a good chance you aren’t sleeping well. Or you may not be getting the deep restorative sleep you need to feel rested during the day. Another scenario is that you’re sleeping fine, but still feeling tired. If you’re menopausal, hormones … Read more
Understanding Weight Gain In Women And Menopause Women in our country are conditioned to be very weight-conscious. And for most women, that doesn’t change with the onset of menopause. In fact, unwanted weight gain during menopause can make women more self-conscious than ever. More importantly, excess weight can threaten your health, and exacerbate other common … Read more
Hot Flashes In Women: Causes And Treatments Hot flashes are just what they sound like—one minute you’re fine, the next minute you’re on fire. They come on quickly, and then they pass, typically within a few minutes. Besides feeling hot, most women will have a flushed face, accompanied by sweating. You may also experience a … Read more
Osteoporosis in Men Osteoporosis is a reduction in quality and density of bone; and it’s more common in men than you might think. During andropause, men lose bone density in the spine at a rate 4 times greater than in the rest of the body. They can actually lose height as a consequence, or develop … Read more
Hair Loss in Men Even though hair loss has been studied extensively for many years, surprisingly little is known about it. At Spartan Medical Associates, 16 years of experience and common sense inform our approach. The general principle we adhere to is as follows: Causes of Hair Loss DHT Some testosterone in the male body … Read more
That’s right—men have hot flashes, too. How hot flashes are experienced varies by individual. They may last a few minutes, or as long as an hour. You may get them frequently, or just occasionally. You might feel like you’re “burning up”, or you might break out in a cold sweat. Some men wake up hot … Read more
Memory Loss in Men Brain fog. Poor concentration. Trouble recalling names, and diminished mental acuity. If you aren’t feeling as sharp as you used to, andropause may be to blame. Causes of Memory Loss Testosterone and Thyroid Testosterone and thyroid are the two primary hormones responsible for memory and cognition in men. Deficiencies in these … Read more